EE80J: Renewable Energy Sources

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Introduction to energy sources and storage with special emphasis on renewables as part of smart grids. Fundamental energy conversion limits based on physics and existing source properties. Various sources, such as solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, tidal energy, and fuel cells described. Electric vehicles, sustainable microgrids, and the integration to smart grids will be studied. Finally, topics of smart meters, demand response, energy market and policy will also be covered. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 81J. (General Education Code(s): T2-Natural Sciences, PE-E - Environmental Awareness.)